Dissertation cover pages at Amherst College for the baccalaureate program in political science start with the title, a specific statement that gives the name of the department the paper is being presented to, name of faculty and date. Strict guidelines for presentation of the paper include the use of a specific type of paper, use of a laser printer and a black spring binder.
Cover pages outlined by the University of Houston include the copyright page, title page that shows the date of graduation and authorizing signature page from faculty and administration. The title page includes the degree, such as Master of Political Science or Doctor of Political Science, followed by the title of the thesis. Included on the title page or second cover page is the list of faculty members the presentation is being made to and the name of the college.
George Mason University outlines requirements for the MA program in political science and the development of a thesis paper. The thesis cover page includes a description of the research title, followed by the name of the presenter and copyright date. Signatures of approval from political science faculty and college administration are included.
Grant requests for dissertation studies in political science made to the National Science Foundation must meet strict guidelines. The foundation states there are four components to the "Cover Sheet:" the title page that reads, "Doctoral Dissertation in Research in Political Science;" an investigator page with signatures of supervising faculty; proof the proposal was approved by the institution; and the fourth component, which includes seven subsections that address topics such as budget and duration of the project, site of the project and information about the organization that will conduct the project.
Columbia University offers political science majors the opportunity to apply to the undergraduate honors program during their senior year. The application includes a 65- to 70-page honors thesis. The preliminary application includes a cover page listing the student's name, email address, name of the school and student's CUID (Columbia University ID) number.